Welcome to the match between Sliema county and Gżira United

2'

Patrizio Gargani played a pinpoint pass to Juan Bellanti, Juan Bellanti took it in his stride before Norberto Balbi could cut it out.

Juan Bellanti tried to deliver a float cross but The ball came off Fredu Sesino.

4'

Fredu Sesino tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Kayden Milanese showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

5'

Zachary Battaglia turned on the ball to leave Romano Castaldi standing.

Zachary Battaglia made a good pass to Valdemaro Ginius, Valdemaro Ginius took possession of the ball before Luwiġi Mirasole could reach it.

Valdemaro Ginius passed the ball through Girgor Suain'legs to Zachary Battaglia !!!

Zachary Battaglia struck the ball with fury but Sven Calafato cleared the ball.

7'

Zachary Battaglia made an attempt to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Romano Castaldi.

8'

Enrico Gulia played the ball to Zachary Battaglia's feet, Romano Castaldi failed to intercept the pass.

Luwiġi Mirasole executed a block tackle on Zachary Battaglia before Zachary Battaglia could smash the ball towards goal from medium range.

9'

Zachary Battaglia dribbled past Girgor Suain.

Zachary Battaglia played a lovely ball for Govanni Raggio, Romano Castaldi failed to reach the ball.

Govanni Raggio escaped from the challenge of Luwiġi Mirasole and put some curve on the shot from 20 yards.

But it went over the bar ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

11'

Zachary Battaglia played a long ball to Valdemaro Ginius, Norberto Balbi failed to intercept the pass.

Valdemaro Ginius found a gap and flicked it goalwards. Sven Calafato couldn't reach it.

Gianni Talavera saved superbly and held the ball.

12'

Gorg Malosa tried an in-swinging corner.

Ninu Barra got to the ball ahead of Girgor Suain, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Gianni Talavera elected to fist the ball to safety.

14'

Kayden Milanese stepped up to take the spot kick. Kayden Milanese put enough power behind it but Gianni Talavera was equal to it!!.

15'

Zachary Battaglia blasted a banana shot from long range. Romano Castaldi approached too late to block it.

But Zachary Battaglia scooped it over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

19'

Gorg Malosa looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Romano Castaldi.

20'

Govanni Raggio tried to move the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Romano Castaldi.

21'

Patrizio Gargani lofted the ball high towards Valdemaro Ginius, Valdemaro Ginius controlled the ball when bringing it down before Norberto Balbi could reach it.

Valdemaro Ginius was able to make space and had a go on goal. Girgor Suain approached too late to tackle him.

Valdemaro Ginius was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... He dropped to his knees.

22'

Zachary Battaglia knocked a lovely ball for Govanni Raggio, Govanni Raggio took possession of the ball before Romano Castaldi could reach it.

Govanni Raggio moved the ball forward for Zazu Biancardi, Zazu Biancardi picked up on the ball before Luwiġi Mirasole could intercept.

From a tight angle, Zazu Biancardi still managed to get a shot in but the shot clattered off Girgor Suain.

23'

Feliciano Role attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Gorg Malosa.

24'

Luwiġi Mirasole span past Zachary Battaglia.

Luwiġi Mirasole tried to dribble past Govanni Raggio but Govanni Raggio denied.

25'

Corner taken by Ninu Barra and cut out by the opposition.

28'

Juan Bellanti tried to jink past Domenico Decarlo but Domenico Decarlo denied.

29'

Govanni Raggio sprinted past Domenico Decarlo.

Govanni Raggio tried to use his skill to go past Feliciano Role but Feliciano Role won the ball from Govanni Raggio.

30'

Corner taken by Patrizio Gargani and cut out by the opposition.

31'

Patrizio Gargani sprinted past Norberto Balbi.

Patrizio Gargani tried to cross into the box but he misjudged the cross as he was under pressure from Fredu Sesino.

32'

Corner taken by Feliciano Role and cut out by the opposition.

33'

The corner was taken by Govanni Raggio towards the edge of the area.

Gorg Malosa got to the ball before Girgor Suain, then headed the ball forward.

Govanni Raggio got free in the penalty area and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Sven Calafato wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Gianni Talavera gathered the ball safely.

35'

Patrizio Gargani shielded the ball from Norberto Balbi and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards.

But it went just over the bar ... A real chance wasted.

39'

Zachary Battaglia played a perfect pass for Govanni Raggio, Govanni Raggio picked up on the ball before Romano Castaldi could reach it.

Luwiġi Mirasole could not stop a confident Govanni Raggio going past him.

Govanni Raggio hit the ball forward to Zachary Battaglia, Sven Calafato couldn't cut out the pass.

Zachary Battaglia was able to make space and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Girgor Suain didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Gianni Talavera did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

40'

Govanni Raggio received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Zachary Battaglia, the ball was picked up by Govanni Raggio before Nikola Manzoni could intercept.

Govanni Raggio rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but the shot clattered off Romano Castaldi.

42'

Gorg Malosa span past Girgor Suain.

Gorg Malosa crossed into the box from the wing, Domenico Decarlo failed to reach the ball.

Girgor Suain got up above Enrico Gulia and headed the ball clear.

43'

Patrizio Gargani played a lovely ball for Zachary Battaglia, Zachary Battaglia trapped the ball nicely before Luwiġi Mirasole could reach it.

Zachary Battaglia passed the ball to Govanni Raggio, Romano Castaldi couldn't cut it.

Govanni Raggio had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip. Luwiġi Mirasole failed to charge down the shot.

Gianni Talavera beat the ball away.

44'

Kayden Milanese skipped easily past Fredu Sesino.

Kayden Milanese sprinted to escape from Norberto Balbi.

Kayden Milanese had an effort at goal but Girgor Suain got himself between the ball and goal.

45'

Zachary Battaglia played it past Romano Castaldi.

Govanni Raggio received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Zachary Battaglia, Luwiġi Mirasole failed to intercept the pass.

Ninu Barra received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Govanni Raggio, the ball was picked up by Ninu Barra before Romano Castaldi could intercept.

Ninu Barra lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Girgor Suain couldn't reach it.

Gianni Talavera chose to punch the ball away.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Sliema county maintained 68% of possession and 32% for Gżira United. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Corner taken by Zazu Biancardi and cut out by the opposition.

48'

Patrizio Gargani played the ball long looking for a team-mate but The ball came off Norberto Balbi.

49'

Patrizio Gargani flicked the ball over Norberto Balbi's head !.

Swerving shot by Patrizio Gargani from 20 yards but Fredu Sesino charged down the shot.

52'

Luwiġi Mirasole made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Govanni Raggio.

54'

Zachary Battaglia attempted to lob the ball forward but Romano Castaldi did well to spot and intercept the pass.

55'

Norberto Balbi tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Patrizio Gargani.

56'

Zachary Battaglia blasted a banana shot from long range but Romano Castaldi charged down the shot.

57'

Zachary Battaglia failed in his attempt to play it past Romano Castaldi.

58'

Patrizio Gargani surged past Fredu Sesino!.

Patrizio Gargani dribbled past Norberto Balbi.

Patrizio Gargani directed the ball to Valdemaro Ginius, Sven Calafato failed to reach the ball.

Good play by Valdemaro Ginius in making himself some space and fired in a shot at goal. Girgor Suain couldn't reach it.

The ball hit the net after Gianni Talavera failed to save ... Valdemaro Ginius scored a superb effort !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Sliema county 1 - 0 Gżira United

59'

Patrizio Gargani lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Valdemaro Ginius, Valdemaro Ginius brought the ball under control superbly before Norberto Balbi could intercept.

Valdemaro Ginius attempted to lob the ball goalwards but Sven Calafato made the clearance.

61'

Kayden Milanese knocked a lovely ball for Patrizio Gargani, Patrizio Gargani took possession of the ball before Fredu Sesino could intercept.

Patrizio Gargani failed in his attempt to jink past Norberto Balbi.

62'

Kayden Milanese had the pace to beat Norberto Balbi.

Block tackle from Fredu Sesino, easily dispossessing Kayden Milanese before Kayden Milanese could pass the ball.

63'

Patrizio Gargani dribbled past Feliciano Role.

Patrizio Gargani escaped from the challenge of Norberto Balbi and hit a crashing drive from 25 yards.

Gianni Talavera gathered the ball safely.

66'

Ninu Barra sent over the freekick. Ninu Barra was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar.

68'

Romano Castaldi lost the ball to Juan Bellanti's block tackle before Romano Castaldi could pass the ball.

69'

Gorg Malosa fed the ball forward to Juan Bellanti, Domenico Decarlo couldn't cut it.

Juan Bellanti looked to play the ball high to Gorg Malosa, Gorg Malosa took an excellent first touch before Feliciano Role could reach it.

Gorg Malosa found himself with plenty of time and struck the ball with fury. Sven Calafato approached too late to tackle him.

Gianni Talavera shouldn't have been beaten from that angle ... Gorg Malosa found the net !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Sliema county 2 - 0 Gżira United

70'

Gorg Malosa had shrugged off the challenge of Domenico Decarlo and hit a speculative long-range shot.

Gianni Talavera did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

72'

Zachary Battaglia fed the high ball through to Enrico Gulia, Romano Castaldi couldn't reach it.

Enrico Gulia found himself with plenty of time and attempted a thunderous drive. Girgor Suain failed to block the shot.

Saved by Gianni Talavera .

73'

Zachary Battaglia tried to lift the ball forward but Romano Castaldi got to the ball first.

75'

Kayden Milanese played it past Norberto Balbi.

Kayden Milanese supplied a low cross, Fredu Sesino couldn't cut it.

Patrizio Gargani ran onto the ball and struck the volley, Sven Calafato approached too late to clear the danger.

Gianni Talavera did his best yet he couldn't reach it ... Patrizio Gargani scored. Super finish !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Sliema county 3 - 0 Gżira United

77'

Govanni Raggio hit the ball forward to Patrizio Gargani, Patrizio Gargani took possession of the ball before Fredu Sesino could cut it out.

Patrizio Gargani tried to play a long ball forward but Norberto Balbi blocked it.

78'

Gorg Malosa directed the ball to Juan Bellanti, Juan Bellanti took it in his stride before Domenico Decarlo could reach it.

A low cross was delivered by Juan Bellanti, Feliciano Role missed his interception.

Valdemaro Ginius moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a curving shot past Girgor Suain.

Good save by Gianni Talavera who held the ball well.

79'

Zachary Battaglia directed the ball nicely to Govanni Raggio, Govanni Raggio took it in his stride before Luwiġi Mirasole could cut it out.

Govanni Raggio hit the ball past Romano Castaldi from 40 yards.

Gianni Talavera shouldn't have been beaten from that angle ... Govanni Raggio finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Sliema county 4 - 0 Gżira United

84'

Ninu Barra sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Luwiġi Mirasole approached too late to tackle him.

But Ninu Barra sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was an unbelievable miss.

85'

Gorg Malosa hit a speculative effort from 30 yards. Domenico Decarlo approached too late to clear the danger.

Gorg Malosa's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He buried his face in his hands.

86'

Luwiġi Mirasole tried to chip the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Govanni Raggio.

87'

Luwiġi Mirasole could not stop a confident Govanni Raggio going past him.

Govanni Raggio attempted to feed the high ball but Romano Castaldi coolly intercepted the pass.

88'

Patrizio Gargani had the pace to beat Norberto Balbi.

Patrizio Gargani got the float cross in from the wing, Fredu Sesino couldn't cut it.

Gorg Malosa got up above Girgor Suain, then headed the ball upfield.

Good play by Zachary Battaglia in making himself some space and fired in a curving shot at goal. Sven Calafato wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But it was well wide from Zachary Battaglia ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

89'

Fredu Sesino tried to play a long ball but The ball cannoned off Kayden Milanese.

90'

Enrico Gulia's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

91'

Zazu Biancardi tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Luwiġi Mirasole.

93'

Feliciano Role tried to skip past the challenge of Juan Bellanti but Feliciano Role lost the ball to Juan Bellanti's block tackle.

95'

Patrizio Gargani tried to get onto the pass but it was intercepted by Fredu Sesino.

End Match Sliema county 4 - 0 Gżira United